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Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Today I have four new Nicole by OPI lacquers to show you. These shades are the fun new additions to the Nicole by OPI line for 2013. The release includes two dark vampy shades Plum to Your Senses! and Totally in the Dark and two bright cremes Please Red-cycle and Still Into Pink...

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

This manicure was inspired by a coworker. She had created a black/white/gray version with random lines and I liked it so much that I thought I would try a more colorful version. I used polishes from the Nicole by OPI Modern Family collection that were still hanging out on my table after being swatched. This is a bit different for me as I tend to shy away from the random and abstract, but this was really fun to create and wear...

Monday, January 28, 2013

Classic meets contemporary with Euro Centrale by OPI for Spring/Summer 2013. Celebrating a region where history meets modern design, the collection’s twelve new nail lacquers offer a mixture of glamorous metallic hues; playful bright shades in periwinkle, aqua and pink; and creamy blues in indigo, midnight and aubergine.

“Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Romania make up an exciting new fashion hotspot,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “When visiting these countries, you’ll view Gothic churches alongside vibrant graffiti murals, blending two very different aesthetics. This fusion of old and new was also seen in runway looks during New York Fashion Week, where classic styles were reinvented with modern silhouettes and patterns.

“Euro Centrale boasts a wide variety of shades, ranging from pale nude to deep blue – and featuring everything from shimmering copper to aqua in between!,” continues Weiss-Fischmann. “Whether you’re looking to spice up a black and white print, or add neutrality to a vivid brocade, these lacquers are designed to accessorize spring’s hottest looks.”

“This season, I’ve selected three very different, equally beautiful shades,” explains Weiss-Fischmann. “A wide spectrum of blues will be seen throughout fashion, beauty and home décor. OPI…Eurso Euro is a deep blue hue that adds rich, contrasting color to spring’s warm and bright prints.

“Purple was hot for fall, and it continues to be a must-have shade for spring. The deep, jewel-toned amethyst look has been updated with a pastel finish like the unique periwinkle hue You’re Such a BudaPest. To go along with these dark and light shades, I recommend a strong pop of bright lacquer, such as Suzi’s Hungary AGAIN! This vibrant color will complement all skin tones and transition nails from cool winter months to warmer weather.”

OPI…Eurso Euro, You’re Such a BudaPest and Suzi’s Hungary AGAIN! contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and each includes OPI’s exclusive ProWide™ Brush for the ultimate in application.

Euro Centrale by OPI will be available February 6, 2013, at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, jcp Salons, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for $9.00 ($10.95 CAN) suggested retail for each Nail Lacquer.

Euro Centrale Collection nail lacquer shades contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and each includes OPI’s exclusive ProWide™ Brush for the ultimate in application.

Euro Centrale by OPI will be available February 6, 2013, at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for $9.00 ($10.95 CAN) suggested retail for each Nail Lacquer.

ABOUT OPIAs the world leader in the professional nail care industry, OPI is committed to providing high-quality products and services to both salons and their customers, along with a focus on industry safety and innovation. Known for its exceptional formula, fashionable colors and iconic names, OPI’s heavily-pigmented lacquers are super rich, long-lasting and chip-resistant – offering an affordable luxury to consumers. OPI nail lacquer is available in over 200 shades and contains no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde. Each lacquer features OPI’s exclusive ProWide™ Brush for the ultimate in application. Currently, OPI is available in over 100 countries and retails a full line of professional items, including nail treatments, finishing products, lotions, manicure/pedicure products, files, tools, gels and acrylics.

Thanks for looking!
Anutka :)

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Thursday, January 24, 2013

I work a crazy schedule and don't often get to spend time with my cousin outside of family functions and friend gatherings. It was a real treat to get to spend some quality time, just the two of us on Tuesday. It also gave me the opportunity to finally give her the manicure I've been promising for way too long. She has been showing it off to everyone, so I thought I would show it off to you...

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Hello lovely readers! Today I have peacock nail art to show you that was inspired by the gorgeous glitter bomb Shimmer Sarah. Just like Irene, Sarah wanted to be a part of a bright and bold manicure. With it's gold, blue and purple accents within the primarily teal glitter, I decided the peacock stamping would be the perfect way to show it off...

Monday, January 21, 2013

Fuzzy nails! This is certainly one thing that I thought I would never (and I mean never!) try. The crazy thing about saying never though is that it comes back to bite you. Recently, I accepted an offer from the BornPrettyStore.com to review some of their fun nail art products including these and these nail studs. As a surprise, I also got some flocking powder! Let me tell you, I have never been more terrified of a jar of fuzz in my life. It has been taunting me for more than a month as I got up my nerve to try it. Not only is it bright neon pink, but it meant fuzzy nails after I swore to "never". Little did I know that it would actually be so much fun...

Sunday, January 20, 2013

It is once again time for a Sunday Stamping challenge in the group Adventures in Stamping. This week's theme is a stamping manicure that includes an accent nail. I have been trying to think of something really clever and creative to show you for this challenge and came up with nothing. Funny thing though, inspiration often comes when you least expect it, so as I was playing around with the new Nicole by OPI shade, I got the urge to do an argyle print and just went with it...

Friday, January 18, 2013

Yesterday I showed you the first half of the new Nicole by OPI Modern Family Collection. Today I have the rest of the fourteen piece collection to show you. This half includes all the darker shades which I'm crazy about. It has everything from glitter to duochrome to shimmer and metallic.

The names of these polishes all center around the characters in Modern Family. I really like the play on names and I love that Nicole by OPI seems to share my propensity for ellipses and exclamation points! Without further ado, here are the swatches...

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Hi Everyone! Today I have another fun collection to show you. This is the Nicole by OPI Modern Family Collection. It actually consists of 14 polishes, seven of which I will be showing you today and the rest I plan on posting tomorrow. These are the lighter shades in the collection. This collection really has it all, from light to dark shades, creams, shimmers, metallic, glitter and more.

I must confess that I have not actually watched a single full episode (I have caught glimpses) of Modern Family, but that is mainly because I watch very little TV at home. It does have wonderful reviews and I'm sure I will catch up in a marathon episode watching session one of these days. The polishes are named after the characters in this series...

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

I am not often inspired to have animal print on my nails, but there is something about the sweet little Shimmer Irene that screamed at me to show it's wild side. Lest you get the wrong impression and assume that it is quiet and innocent. Irene is one of the newest Shimmer Polish creations by Cindy and she is a beauty. You might know by now how crazy I am about Cindy's glitter bombs and this is certainly no exception...

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Hi there lovely ladies (and gentlemen?). Today I've got some nail art to show you that I created recently. It features black rhinestone studs form the BornPrettyStore.com which I used to accent my Zoya Blu manicure. There are tons of possibilities for these studs, but for this manicure I chose to incorporate them into a stamping pattern...

Monday, January 14, 2013

I got the opportunity to swatch and play with a few of the new China Glaze Tranzitions shades, so today I want to show you those swatches and the nail art that I created with them. I hope you enjoy and let me know what you think of them...

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Today's Sunday Stamping theme of light stamp over a dark base gave me the perfect excuse to create a manicure I've been wanting to do for a while. When I first saw this stamping pattern, I couldn't help but get the feeling of deja vu. At the time I couldn't figure out what it was all about and it wasn't until weeks later when I finally realized what it was. The trash can that stands under my desk has this exact pattern on it. Really, I mean this exact pattern. It would be a crime not to replicate it on my nails...

Thursday, January 10, 2013

The Zoya Lovely collection for Spring 2013 is just what it claims to be, lovely! The beautiful pastels are ready to put you in a Spring mood and make me think of Easter candy. The collection contains three shimmers which Zoya classifies as metallic and three sweet pastel creams. I present to you my swatches...

Nicole by OPI announces four new classically chic nail lacquer shades for 2013, including Plum to Your Senses!,Please Red-cycle, Totally in the Dark, and Still Into Pink. Featuring two vibrant crème shades of bright pink and rich red and two shimmering hues of deep plum and glossy black, these elegant lacquers are suited for every wearer and occasion while delivering distinct color with a flawless finish.

“Swipe these four new lacquers on nails for intense color with on-trend hues,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, Nicole by OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “When it comes to style, any look can be enhanced by adding a splash of color, and these fashionable shades can be easily applied to match your mood. The playful shimmer of Totally in the Dark and bold pigments of Still Into Pink both make dramatic statements, while sophisticated Plum to Your Senses and classic Please Red-cycle give nails a polished, stylish finish.”

The four new lacquers include:

Plum to Your Senses!

You KNOW this deep, dark plum is the perfect choice.

Please Red-cycle

Do the right thing and wear this apple red over and over.

Totally in the Dark

This shimmery black is completely unexpected.

Still Into Pink

Our love for hot pink will never grow cold.

Nicole by OPI Nail Lacquers and Nail Treatments contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde. Nicole by OPI formulas are long-lasting, fast-drying, and salon-quality.

These will be available in stores beginning January 2013 for $7.99 each at retailers including select Walmart, Target, CVS, Rite Aid, Kmart, Kroger, ULTA, H-E-B, Meijer and Duane Reade locations. In Canada, these shades will be available for $10.99 each at Shoppers Drug Mart, Walmart Canada, Jean Coutu, Loblaw, and London Drug.

About Nicole by OPI: Nicole by OPI offers a salon-quality range of bold, fashion-forward nail lacquers. The brand’s heritage is based in OPI’s well-established foundation of excellence in both color and technology, providing premium products to a broad range of consumers looking for trendsetting nail lacquers.

Thanks for looking!
Anutka :)

** Disclaimer: All information and images in this post provided by the manufacturer or their PR **

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

I showed you swatches of the Mariah Carey by OPI polishes a few days ago and today i want to show you the nail art that I created using a few of them. After swatching, I ended up wearing A Butterfly Moment solo for a few days and then spruced it up with glitter and stamping Since Mariah is such a huge fan of butterflies (and really who can blame her, they are gorgeous), I had no choice but to add butterflies...

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

To coincide with the beginning of a new year, this month's Polish Days theme is to try something new. Trying new things is actually one of the reasons why I really love participating in challenges. It gives me the opportunity to step out of my comfort zone and play around with new colors and techniques. It may not always work out, but it is always a chance to learn and experiment.

For this challenge I decided to try creating a sugar spun manicure, a technique that has long been on my "to try" list. As so many other things on that list, I don't often make time for it unless I'm challenged to do so. I'm happy to show you my first attempt...

Monday, January 7, 2013

The name Mariah Carey instantly takes me back to great memories of the mid to late nineties when it seemed that I played her songs on endless repeat. This was just one of the reasons why I was looking forward to the OPI Mariah Carey collection. The other reason I was excited about this collection was to try the brand new Liquid Sand polish texture. OPI did not disappoint, this collection is gorgeous...

Saturday, January 5, 2013

As promised, I have the rest of the swatches from the Nicole by OPI Selena Gomez collection to show you. This second part of the collection is made up of gorgeous glitter mixes that can be layered over just about any color. I chose to layer them over the creams and shimmers from this same collection. If you missed the the first half of the swatches yesterday, you can find them all here.

Friday, January 4, 2013

Today I would like to show you one half of the Nicole by OPI Selena Gomez Collection. This is a new collaboration for 2013 which features 14 fun shades. The seven shades, which I'm showing you today, include bright creams and shimmers. The rest of the collection is made up of beautiful glitter mixes which are perfect for layering. I will have those swatches up tomorrow, but for now take a look at these lovelies...

Thursday, January 3, 2013

I would like to start out the new year with swatches of InDecisive Nail Lacquer which were kindly provided to me by their creator. It is a new Indie brand that sets out to help you find "what to wear when you can't decide what to wear!" With such pretty colors and finishes, however, it is still impossible to decide which one to wear. It has everything from glitter packed jellies to holo to a color changing top coat.

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

I hope everyone had a fun New Years celebration! I had a wonderful time with family and friends that is continuing into today. I'm sneaking in a few minutes for the post. For the festivities I went with a glequin manicure. I knew that I wanted to do this ever since the bling manicure last month. It was definitely way more over the top, sparkly and time consuming than it needed to be, but lots of fun...

About Me

I am a self proclaimed craft nerd. I love all things crafty and will try just about any of it. Favorite hobbies include carving candles, decorating cakes, and making jewelry. In my free time, I love to play with nail polish! Questions/comments? Feel free to contact me at angalek@gmail.com